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Studies presented at the annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology, suggest that calcium-fortified foods may hinder the effectiveness of antibiotics.
The second Health Ingredients Europe show, held from 17-19 September 2002 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, was a resounding success, according to organisers CMP Information who have released final visitor figures.
British chemicals firm Croda Oleochemicals has introduced a new range of exotic oils for use in skin and haircare. Based on tropical fruits and nuts grown in the Amazon region, the Crodamazon oils use ingredients from pequi, maracuja (passionfruit),...
A report by New York paper Daily News says that Coca-Cola is to launch four vitamin-enhanced Dasani waters, called NutriWater, by the end of the year.
A novel form of vitamin D has been shown to grow bone in the lab and in experimental animals, a result that holds promise for the millions worldwide who suffer from or are at risk for the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis.
Two recent studies suggest that the flu vaccine, currently around 50 to 60 per cent effective in preventing illness in older people, might be even more effective when supplemented with calories, vitamins, minerals, and exercise.